Le Comptoir du Relais
Saint-Germain
Classic bistro with a lively terrace.
Map ↗For the welcome or rehearsal dinner
Mid-range and special restaurants, with the most group-friendly first.
Septime
11th arrondissement
One of the city's most sought-after tables. Book weeks ahead.
Map ↗Le Train Bleu
Gare de Lyon
Opulent belle époque dining room inside a train station.
Map ↗Chez Janou
Le Marais
Bustling bistro with a giant bowl of chocolate mousse.
Map ↗Frenchie
Sentier
Small tasting menus in a tiny street.
Map ↗Le Bistrot Paul Bert
11th arrondissement
Textbook steak frites and soufflé.
Map ↗Le Relais de l'Entrecôte
Saint-Germain
One dish only: steak with secret sauce and endless fries.
Map ↗Le Jules Verne
Eiffel Tower
Dinner on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.
Map ↗For the day-after brunch or a casual night
Bouillon Chartier
Grands Boulevards
Belle Époque dining hall with tiny prices. Great for big groups.
Map ↗L'As du Fallafel
Le Marais
Famous falafel pitas on Rue des Rosiers.
Map ↗Breizh Café
Le Marais
The best buckwheat galettes in town.
Map ↗Du Pain et des Idées
Canal Saint-Martin
Legendary bakery. Try the pistachio escargot.
Map ↗Booking a group dinner in Paris
- For groups, agree a fixed menu in advance. Many restaurants close one or two days a week, often Sunday evening and Monday.
- Dinner from about 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Village restaurants may stop serving early.
- Tipping: Service is included by law ("service compris"). Leaving a few euros extra for good service is a nice touch, not an obligation.
- Book two to three months ahead for groups over 20, especially in high season (April to June, September to October).
- Ask about deposits, minimum spend and the cancellation policy in writing.
- Plan transport back to the hotels. Vélib bike share and walking are great ways to get around central Paris.
For a splurge night
- Septime 11th arrondissement
One of the city's most sought-after tables. Book weeks ahead. - Le Train Bleu Gare de Lyon
Opulent belle époque dining room inside a train station. - Frenchie Sentier
Small tasting menus in a tiny street. - Le Jules Verne Eiffel Tower
Dinner on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower.
Or make the welcome night an activity
- Seine dinner cruise. A three-course dinner gliding past the illuminated monuments.
- French wine and cheese tasting. Learn to pair French wines and cheeses in a vaulted cellar.
Questions
Where should we hold a welcome dinner in Paris?
Good options from our list include Le Comptoir du Relais (Saint-Germain), Septime (11th arrondissement), Le Train Bleu (Gare de Lyon). Book early for groups.
What time is dinner in Paris?
Dinner from about 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Village restaurants may stop serving early.
Do we need to tip at a group dinner in Paris?
Service is included by law ("service compris"). Leaving a few euros extra for good service is a nice touch, not an obligation.
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